Peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, on Friday, February 20, 2026, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Jan, and loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of the late Caroline, Frederic, Maïa and Etienne Espinosa; Amanda Simpson; Guy, Katja, Luca, Lara and Fabio Simpson; and Lucy, Ian, Archie and Georgia Baker. Messages to the Simpson family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Donald's life will be held in St Andrew's Anglican Church, 148 Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch, on Saturday, February 28, at 1.00pm.

Published by Timaru Herald on Feb. 25, 2026.